Players of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield hit the one million Trainers defeating Zeraora target and as a result, a Shiny Zeraora will be distributed on Pokémon Home for one week from June 30th, 2020 until July 6th, 2020 at 23:59 UTC to players that qualify.

Earn a Shiny Zeraora and Armorite Ore in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

If one million Trainers defeat Zeraora in a Max Raid Battle, players can receive a special Pokémon along with items that will be useful in The Isle of Armor.

The Isle of Armor, the first part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, has arrived! To celebrate the release of this new chapter in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield adventure, players of those games can participate in Max Raid Battles against the Mythical Pokémon Zeraora.

From Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. PDT until Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, Zeraora will appear in Max Raid Battles, so gather your friends as you attempt to take down this Mythical Pokémon. Zeraora has the potential to appear in three-star Max Raid Battles or higher, and in five-star Max Raid Battles, there's a chance that you'll encounter an especially powerful Shiny Zeraora. You won't be able to catch Zeraora after it's defeated, but if at least one million Trainers manage to defeat Zeraora during this special event, a Shiny Zeraora will be available to everyone in Pokémon HOME.

In addition to Shiny Zeraora, every player who takes part in these Max Raid Battles will receive a piece of Armorite Ore for every hundred thousand Trainers that defeat Zeraora after the first million is reached (up to a maximum of 10 pieces). Armorite Ore can be used in the dojo on the Isle of Armor to have your Pokémon learn moves.

If the target numbers are reached, you'll be able to claim your Shiny Zeraora and Armorite Ore via the Mystery Gifts menu in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME from Monday, June 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Note that you don't have to have the Expansion Pass to encounter or receive Zeraora. In order to claim these gifts, you must also meet the following condition:

You must have deposited a Pokémon in Pokémon HOME or moved a Pokémon to Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield from Pokémon HOME between Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. PDT and Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Note: Linking with Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield is a feature available only in the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME. For more details, please visit the Pokémon HOME section of the Pokémon Support website.

Assemble your best team to battle this Electric-type Mythical Pokémon, and help players from all over the world reach one million victories! And be sure to check out The Isle of Armor, the first part of the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and the Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, available now!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/earn-a-shiny-zeraora-and-armorite-ore-in-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/

Get a Shiny Zeraora and some Armorite Ore!

We hit our targets for the number of Trainers victorious in special Max Raid Battles!

We hit our targets for the number of Trainers to defeat Zeraora in special Max Raid Battles celebrating the release of The Isle of Armor, the first wave of content for the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. It looks like Trainers' skills were enough to impress Zeraora, because now a Shiny Zeraora will be joining your team! What's more, you'll also get some Armorite Ore, which will come in handy on the Isle of Armor.

You can receive all these gifts from the Gift Box in the Mystery Gifts menu in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.

Eligibility Conditions
In order to be eligible to receive the gifts, you must have moved Pokémon between Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield and Pokémon HOME from 15:00 UTC on June 17 to 23:59 UTC on July 6.

Note: You'll need to have linked the same Nintendo Account to both the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME and the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME in order to claim your gifts.

Note: The Pokémon displayed in the Gift Box will appear to have its regular coloring, even if it's a Shiny Pokémon.

Note: It may take some time for gifts received via code to appear after the code is used.

Niantic has announced that to celebrate the release of The Isle of Armor, players of Pokémon GO can get Isle of Armor–themed avatar items. Galarian Farfetch’d are appearing in the wild as well in Pokémon GO.

Galarian Farfetch’d and new avatar items arrive in celebration of The Isle of Armor!

Trainers, In celebration of the release of The Isle of Armor (part one of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass for Nintendo Switch), Galarian Farfetch’d is making its debut! Plus, you can pick up avatar items themed around Galarian Farfetch’d and the Isle of Armor.

Galarian Farfetch’d arrives in Pokémon GO
Galarian Farfetch’d is appearing in the wild! This is your chance to catch this Wild Duck Pokémon, which fights bravely using its thick, tough leek!

Date + Time
Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. to Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. PDT (GMT −7)

In addition, avatar items inspired by Galarian Farfetch’d are available in the Style Shop, so you can match Galarian Farfetch’d on your adventures!


Isle of Armor–themed avatar items available!
To honor the Isle of Armor, avatar items themed after the training clothing you can wear on the Isle of Armor are now available! You can get them at no cost, so check out the Style Shop!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemonpresents2020/

Those that purchase the Expansion Pass for Pokémon Sword and Shield can get a couple of different outfits for their in-game avatar.

Early-purchase bonus!

Players who purchase the Expansion Pass soon after the launch of The Isle of Armor expansion (or players who have already prepurchased it) will be able to receive Leon’s cap and tights as an early-purchase bonus.

Players will be able to receive these items after the release of The Isle of Armor (June 2020) until 7:59 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 31.

Availability period: From the release of The Isle of Armor until 7:59 a.m. PDT on Monday, August 31. To receive the items after the release of The Isle of Armor:

1. Open the X menu in your game.
2. Select Mystery Gift.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get via Internet*

Remember that you can change your clothes in the fitting room of any boutique.

The Mystery Gift menu option will appear in the X menu after you visit your first Pokémon Center in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. (This occurs after about an hour of gameplay. However, individual gameplay time may vary.)

An internet connection is required to receive the above items.
A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid) is not required to receive the above items.
You can see the clothing items you’ve received by visiting a boutique fitting room.
Those who purchased the Expansion Pass before the above items were revealed will still be able to receive these items after the release of The Isle of Armor.

Special purchase bonus

If you purchase the Expansion Pass, you’ll be able to receive a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform as a special purchase bonus. You’ll be able to wear these outfits in the expansions, of course, but also in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield! Until The Isle of Armor’s release, it might not be a bad idea to complete your adventures in the Galar region decked out in your new outfit!

Use these steps, along with your code, to receive a Pikachu Uniform and an Eevee Uniform.

1. Launch your Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game.
2. Select Mystery Gift on the X menu.
3. Select Get a Mystery Gift.
4. Select Get with Code/Password to connect to the internet.*
5. Enter your code.
6. Watch as the gift arrives in your game.
7. Be sure to save your game.

*Wireless broadband internet access required for online features. For more information, go to support.nintendo.com. See participating retailers for details. Server maintenance is scheduled to take place throughout the year. Code redemptions will not be possible during these times. Visit Pokemon.com for more information. One code per person; this code is not for resale. Games and system sold separately. Content distribution may be offered via online services at a future date. Gifts may become unavailable after a certain amount of time has passed since the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Upon purchase of the Expansion Pass, an email with your codes will be sent to the email address registered to your Nintendo Account. From the in-game menu, go to Mystery Gift, select Get with Code/Password, and then enter your codes.

If you didn’t receive the email, or if you accidentally deleted it, please log in to the Nintendo Account with which you purchased the Expansion Pass using a personal computer or smart device. You will be able to check the codes in the usage records found in the shop menu.

The Mystery Gift menu option will appear in your game after you visit your first Pokémon Center. (This occurs after about one hour of gameplay, though individual gameplay time may vary.)

A Nintendo Switch Online membership (paid) is not required.

You will get one code for the Pikachu Uniform and one code for the Eevee Uniform. Each can only be redeemed in a single save file. You won’t be able to use these codes to claim the same outfit in multiple save files.

Source: https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/bonus/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sword and Shield NEWS #10

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff9tcIbMMtU

The Pokémon the Movie Coco Special Advance Ticket pre-order release date, which was scheduled for April 17th, 2020, was postponed due to COVID-19. On June 15th, 2020, the official movie website updated and announced that the Special Advance Tickets could be purchased starting on August 7th, 2020.

Satoshi's Hat - The Isle of Armor

Those that purchase the Pocket Monsters Sword and Shield expansion The Isle of Armor, which will be released on June 17th, 2020, can receive Satoshi's Hat as an in-game item to wear. Players will need to take Zarude with them and talk to the woman right at The Isle of Armor. Zarude can be obtained by purchasing a Special Advance Ticket with Serial Codes.


Source: https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/benefits.php and https://www.pokemon-movie.jp/tickets/

The official Pokémon website has announced the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield 2020 International Friendly Online Competition. Our 8th Generation Online Competitions page has been updated with these details.

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield 2020 International Friendly Online Competition

Information
Region: International, excluding Japan Registration Period: Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. PDT until Thursday, June 25th, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Tournament Period: Thursday, June 25th, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, June 28th, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. Ranking Results Announcement: July 2020 Compatible Games: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Battle Type: Double Battle Format Banned Pokémon: players were permitted to use Pokémon No. 001–397 in the Galar Pokédex, as well as Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Slowpoke (Galarian Form), Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar, Popplio, Brionne, and Primarina. The following Pokémon capable of Gigantamaxing may be also used: Charizard, Butterfree, Pikachu, Meowth, Machamp, Gengar, Kingler, Lapras, Eevee, Snorlax, Garbodor, Corviknight, Orbeetle, Drednaw, Coalossal, Flapple, Appletun, Sandaconda, Toxtricity, Centiskorch, Hatterene, Grimmsnarl, Alcremie, Copperajah, and Duraludon. Entry Gift: Trainers who complete at least one battle in the International Friendly will earn 50 Battle Points.
Description
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield players can challenge Trainers from around the world in the International Friendly Online Competition. This competition, which runs from Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PDT until Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, will use similar rules and regulations as the current Championship Series format. This competition is a great opportunity to see how you can do in a format similar to the Video Game Championships without the pressure of Championship Points up for grabs. In addition to battling for pride, Trainers who complete at least one battle in the International Friendly will earn 50 Battle Points.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield-2020-international-friendly-online-competition/

DeNA has announced that a Legendary Arena: Entei has been added, New Main Story Chapters have been added and there is a Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, The Isle of Armor log-in bonus.

Legendary Arena: Entei Newly Added!

Legendary Arena: Entei Available Now! Legendary Arena: Entei is a brand new battle area that has just been added today! You can complete the related missions to earn Medals that can only be obtained here!

Date/Time

June 10, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - June 24, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Legendary Arena Details

The Legendary Arena is a special battle area where you can form multiple teams and take on the challenge using a set number of sync pairs. Each difficulty level has a maximum number of sync pairs that can participate. Sync pairs that have already participated cannot do so again until the challenge has been reset.

Strategically form teams for each Legendary Arena challenge and take on the boss!

Missions

You can earn Medals and other completion rewards that are only available during this Legendary Arena challenge period! Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Note: For more details about missions, tap the Mission Completion Rewards button displayed on the Legendary Arena difficulty selection screen.

Important

• To attempt Legendary Arena missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: Defeat Team Break! (Normal) in single-player.
• To learn more details about the Legendary Arena, tap the Information button on the main Legendary Arena screen.
• While Legendary Arena missions will also be displayed on the General missions screen, they cannot be attempted outside of the challenge period.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2055_3W_1

About the Legendary Arena

The Legendary Arena is a special battle area where you can form multiple teams and take on the challenge using a set number of sync pairs. Each difficulty level has a maximum number of sync pairs that can participate. Sync pairs that have already participated cannot do so again until the challenge has been reset.

The Legendary Arena features multiple difficulty levels. Completing a lower difficulty will allow you to attempt the next one. You can earn rewards by dealing a certain amount of damage to a boss during battle, as well as by completing missions. See if you can complete all of the difficulty levels!

Carried-Over Opponent Stats
In the Legendary Arena, your opponent’s remaining HP and status conditions, etc. are carried over until the challenge is reset. A boss’s attack patterns and other moves will change after you deal a certain amount of damage to them.

Special Parameters
There are special parameters for every battle in the Legendary Arena. These special parameters can be found on the Area Details screen.

Arena Rewards
Arena rewards can be obtained from the Legendary Arena and can be viewed by tapping the Arena Rewards icon. Medals and damage rewards are obtainable as arena rewards.

Medals
You can acquire them by completing the specified missions.
Damage Rewards
These can be acquired by dealing a certain amount of damage to a boss. Damage rewards are comprised of first-time rewards and battle rewards. First-time rewards can only be acquired once. Battle rewards can be acquired after each reset.

Mission Completion Rewards
You are rewarded for completing all the missions in the Legendary Arena. Check the Missions screen to learn more!

Reset
Once you have started a Legendary Arena challenge, you cannot attempt any others until the challenge is reset. The information below is reset.

• Current challenge status
• Ally participation count
• Your opponent’s HP and status conditions
• Damage reward progress

Tap the Reset button to reset.

Auto Reset
Your progress will be automatically reset after a week has elapsed since you last attempted the Legendary Arena.

Quitting / Deleting Interrupted Play Data
Deleting play data from a quit game or interrupted play data in Legendary Arena battles will revert you to your status prior to participating in a battle.

Important

• To attempt Legendary Arena missions, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 2: Defeat Team Break! (Normal) in single-player.
• Check out the separate notice for more information about the Legendary Arena challenge period.
• While Legendary Arena missions will also be displayed on the General missions screen, they cannot be attempted outside of the challenge period.
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Event_2055_3W_2

New Main Story Chapters Added!

New chapters have been added to the Main Story! A Main Story Support Log-In Bonus will also be available to celebrate the Main Story additions.

Log-In Bonus Details

• Day 1: Gems ×100
• Day 2: Gems ×100
• Day 3: Gems ×100
• Day 4: Gems ×100
• Day 5: Gems ×100
• Day 6: Gems ×100
• Day 7: Gems ×100

Date/Time

June 10, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - June 17, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• To unlock these new story chapters, you must complete Chapter 24 in the Main Story.
• The sync pairs that appear as opponents in battle have different capabilities than those you can actually obtain.
• The content is subject to change without notice.
• To claim log-in bonuses, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 1: The More the Merrier (Normal) in single-player.
• Log-in bonuses are sent to your Present Box.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed during the specified time period.
• Log-in bonuses sent to the Present Box can only be claimed for a limited period of time.
• Log-in bonuses can only be claimed once per day.
• Up to 7 log-in bonuses can be claimed.
• Log-in bonuses are reset each day at 11:00 p.m.
• If you are already logged in, you will need to return to the Pokémon Center and claim them from your Present Box.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Update_2050_3W_1

Double Feature Spotlight Scout

Increased chance to scout Sygna Suit Grimsley and Sygna Suit Elesa! Double Feature Spotlight Scout under way! Featuring 5★ Sygna Suit Grimsley & Sharpedo and 5★ Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom! Featured sync pairs have a higher chance of appearing than non-featured 5★ sync pairs. The sync grids of 5★ Sygna Suit Grimsley & Sharpedo will be expanded upon their release.

About Sygna Suit Grimsley & Sharpedo

Surf’s up with Grimsley, sporting a new sygna suit, as he overwhelms opponents with fierce attacks!

About Sygna Suit Elesa & Rotom

Elesa serves up a sygna suit look as she lends her teammates a hand with their sync moves!

Date/Time

June 10, 2020 at 11:00 p.m. - June 24, 2020 at 10:59 p.m.

Important

• The sync pairs featured in this sync pair scout may also appear in future sync pair scouts.
• To unlock the sync grid, you must have completed Main Story Chapter 11: Alola’s Rising Stars: Part 2 (Normal) in single-player.
• Sync pairs other than the ones mentioned above may appear.
• Please note that you cannot have two or more sync pairs that include Trainers with the same name in your team. Example: Brock & Onix and Sygna Suit Brock & Tyranitar
• The time period and featured content are subject to change without notice.
• To check the available sync pairs and their respective offering rates, go to the Offering Rate section on the Sync Pair Scout screen.
• Please read the Notes section under Offering Rate on the Sync Pair Scout screen before using the feature.

Source: https://pokemonmasters-game.com/en-US/announcements/Scout_2050_3W_1

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, The Isle of Armor log-in bonus

Part 1 of the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass, The Isle of Armor, is coming soon!

To celebrate, #PokemonMasters will have a log-in bonus! This is your chance to stock up on training items like Gym Leader Notes, co-op sync orbs, and more!

Source: https://twitter.com/PokemonMasters/status/1270762655268122624